A2065

Increases amount of credit for incarceration resulting from default of court-imposed financial obligation or motor vehicle penalty.

Introduced·1/13/26
Introduced Text

New Jersey A2065 increases the credit for incarceration from $50 to $90 per day for those in default of court-imposed financial obligations or motor.

New Jersey A2065 amends the state's laws to increase the credit for incarceration from $50 to $90 per day for individuals who default on court-imposed financial obligations or motor vehicle penalties. The bill allows courts to credit incarcerated individuals for each day of confinement against the amount owed, with a minimum credit of $90 per day. This change applies to various financial penalties, including fines, assessments, fees, and restitution, but excludes child support or other maintenance ordered by a court.

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Where it stands

Current
Judiciary Committee
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Committee decision

Sponsors

DDD
3
0
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

History

Jan 13

Assembly

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Judiciary Committee